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W500 GWS

2007 Jaguar Xj

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,179 mi
Last recorded135,179 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Jaguar Xj74,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW500 GWS
MakeJaguar
ModelXj
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 135,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 135,177 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel tank insecure O S R tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 116,973 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 116,971 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2022 105,418 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 105,342 miles

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (banana arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 103,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer tyre side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 101,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 97,877 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,462 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 92,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 86,474 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 75,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 67,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 58,885 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 58,885 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,739 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar Xj?

Based on 909,077 MOT tests across 81,250 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
3,561
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
81,250
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34,485
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,052
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 12,020
Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,165
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,319
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W500 GWS is a 2007 Jaguar Xj in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Jaguar Xj models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 74,243 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar Xj fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W500 GWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar Xj typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 19 years old, this Jaguar Xj is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W500 GWS registered?

W500 GWS is a 2007 Jaguar Xj, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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